Steelers Inactive List for Week 8 Includes Ben Skowronek Due to Calf Injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their inactive list for their Week 8 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, confirming that wide receiver Ben Skowronek will miss the game due to a calf injury, his third consecutive absence.

Charleston Huntington, WV, November 1, 2026 — The Pittsburgh Steelers have confirmed their inactive list ahead of their Week 8 game against the Cleveland Browns. Wide receiver Ben Skowronek has been ruled out for the matchup, according to the team’s official release.
The reason cited for Skowronek’s absence is a calf injury. This marks the third consecutive game that Skowronek will miss while dealing with the injury.
Details regarding the specific severity of the calf injury, the initial date it was sustained, or an estimated timeline for his return were not provided.
The inactive list determines which players are unable to participate in the upcoming game. For the Steelers, Skowronek’s absence will impact the team’s receiving depth for the contest against the Browns.
No other player statuses or injury details beyond Ben Skowronek were specified in the information provided for this report.
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